Unit 1: Writing Traits

Question 1

the main message of the piece and the details that support it

Answer 1

Ideas

Question 2

the internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end)

Answer 2

Organization

Question 3

the personal tone of the author’s message

Answer 3

voice

Question 4

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 4

word choice

Question 5

the rhythm and flow of the language

Answer 5

sentence fluency

Question 6

the mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Answer 6

conventions

Question 7

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 7

presentation

Question 8

part of the writing process that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning

Answer 8

prewrite

Question 9

part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece

Answer 9

draft

Question 10

to make improvements to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece

Answer 10

revise

Question 11

to correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece

Answer 11

edit

Question 12

final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece

Answer 12

publish